Add 9/18 and 40/49
9/18 + 40/49 is 129/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
9/18 = 9 × 49/18 × 49 = 441/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
40/49 = 40 × 18/49 × 18 = 720/882 - Add the two like fractions:
441/882 + 720/882 = 441 + 720/882 = 1161/882 - 1161/882 simplified gives 129/98
- So, 9/18 + 40/49 = 129/98
In mixed form: 131/98
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